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Feb. 11 (UPI) — Uber athletic Oklahoma Sooners star Kyler Murray has made his decision between the National Football League and Major League Baseball. Murray announced his decision to solely concentrate on the gridiron Monday on Twitter.“Moving forward, I am committing my life and time to becoming an NFL quarterback,” Murray wrote. “Football has been my love and passion my entire life,” Murray added. “I was raised to play QB, and I very much look forward to dedicating 100% of myself to being the best QB possible and winning NFL championships. I have started an extensive training program to further prepare myself for upcoming NFL workouts and interviews. I eagerly await the opportunity to continue to prove to NFL decision makers that I am the franchise QB in this draft.” The Oakland Athletics selected Murray with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft. Murray was allowed to play his final season for the Sooners and … [Read more...] about Kyler Murray Picks NFL over MLB

Kyler Murray, the 2018 Heisman winner, is choosing the NFL over a professional baseball career. Murray was the ninth overall pick in last June's baseball amateur draft, and the outfielder agreed to a minor league contract with the Oakland A's for a $4.66 million signing bonus, money he'll have to pay back. Murray is eligible for this year's NFL draft, which starts April 25. Oakland started spring training workouts Monday and had a locker with a No. 73 jersey waiting for him."I am firmly and fully committing my life and time to becoming an NFL quarterback," Murray tweeted Monday. "Football has been my love and passion my entire life. I was raised to play QB, and I very much look forward to dedicating 100 percent of myself to being the best QB possible and winning NFL championships. I have started an extensive training program to further prepare myself for upcoming workouts and interviews. I eagerly await the opportunity to continue to prove to NFL decision makers that I am the franchise … [Read more...] about Kyler Murray chooses NFL over baseball, Oakland A’s

By Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser Updated 11:47 am PST, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Kyler Murray holds the Heisman Trophy he had just won on Dec. 8. Kyler Murray holds the Heisman Trophy he had just won on Dec. 8. Photo: Craig Ruttle / Associated Press Photo: Craig Ruttle / Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Kyler Murray holds the Heisman Trophy he had just won on Dec. 8. Kyler Murray holds the Heisman Trophy he had just won on Dec. 8. Photo: Craig Ruttle / Associated Press A’s draftee Kyler Murray will not play both football and baseball, source says 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Kyler Murray, A’s outfielder in summer and NFL quarterback in the fall? … [Read more...] about A’s draftee Kyler Murray will not play both football and baseball, source says

The Detroit News Published 10:11 PM EST Jan 3, 2019 Philadelphia — Reliever David Robertson and the Phillies have agreed to a $23-million, two-year contact. Robertson gets $10 million this year and $11 million in 2020, and the Phillies have a $12 million option for 2021 with a $2 million buyout. The 33-year-old right-hander went 8-3 with a 3.23 ERA and five saves in 69 games last season for the New York Yankees. He left the Yankees after the 2014 season to sign a $46 million, four-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, who traded him to New York in July 2017. An 11-year veteran and a 2011 All-Star, Robertson has appeared in at least 60 games in nine straight seasons. He could compete for the closer’s role in Philadelphia, which hasn’t made the playoffs since 2011. Seranthony Dominguez led the Phillies with just 16 saves last season. Robertson spent parts of nine seasons in the majors with the Yankees, who selected him in the 17th round of the 2006 amateur … [Read more...] about Thursday’s baseball: Robertson, Phillies agree to $23M deal